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New CFPB Issue Spotlight Examines High Fees that Chip Away at Public Benefits

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new issue spotlight examining how the financial products used to deliver public benefits, like Social Security and unemployment compensation, affect individuals’ ability to fully access the assistance provided through those programs.

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CFPB Takes Aim at Fees and Customer Service Issues for Prepaid Cards that Deliver Public Assistance Benefits

Troutman Sanders

On March 1, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an issue spotlight highlighting concerns about prepaid card programs for accessing public assistance benefits. This spotlight follows on the heels of the CFPB’s submission of an amicus brief to the Fourth Circuit on a similar issue, discussed here.

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Biden-Harris Administration Amends Higher Education Act to Address College Closures and Withholding Transcripts

Troutman Sanders

Specifically, the intent behind the amendments was to address ED’s concerns about the number of colleges that closed abruptly, leaving students with few, if any options to complete their programs and taxpayers on the hook for student loan discharges. Ability to Benefit. Administrative Capability.

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Impact of Student Loan Forgiveness Strike Down

Nexa Collect

On 30 June 2023, the Supreme Court of USA ( SCOTUS), strikes down the Student Loan Forgiveness program proposed by the Biden administration. Depending on public sentiment, it could lead to protests, affect election outcomes, and pressure lawmakers to come up with alternative solutions.

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CFPB Steps Up Scrutiny of Student Loan Servicers That Deceive Borrowers About Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Collection Industry News

– Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a bulletin detailing student loan servicers’ obligation to halt unlawful conduct regarding borrowers’ eligibility and benefits under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Waiver. We will be working closely with the U.S.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On February 29, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a circular to law enforcement agencies and regulators explaining how companies operating comparison-shopping tools can break the law when they steer consumers to certain products or lenders because of kickbacks. For information, click here. For information, click here.

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Five Stories that Matter in Michigan This Week – October 21, 2022

Fraser

Last week, it was announced that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will increase 8.7% ——— Final Rule Issued for Corporate Transparency Act: What Businesses Need to Know. On September 29, 2022, FinCEN issued its Final Rule, and a corresponding Fact Sheet. Learn more on the subject.